Software Engineer (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role at the RTP, NC office.

Meet the Team 
The internet became a reality because of Cisco and its intelligent innovations in WAN engineering over multiple decades. Today, we are evolving our industry-leading, service-rich SD-WAN solution by building integrated multi-cloud and SASE solutions for our customers. Our technology provides secure connectivity for users and devices from anywhere in the world to their favorite applications—whether running in the cloud, on-premise, or SaaS.  

We offer the opportunity to learn and innovate across a vast technology landscape, including Routing, Security, Analytics, Telemetry, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, and many other areas. Join us and be part of a high-energy team helping transform and build the intelligent internet. 

Your Impact 
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer to join our SD-WAN Security Engineering team, which is responsible for securing the SD-WAN fabric that operates globally at a massive scale. In this role, you will work at the forefront of ground-breaking security technologies in enterprise routers that connect cloud infrastructure and applications. You will be responsible for developing and integrating advanced security features, including Firewall, IPS/IDS, Content Filtering, File Inspection, and various other next-generation firewall capabilities. 

• Design and develop robust security software for Cisco’s routing portfolio, supporting diverse deployment modes. 

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Architects on roadmaps and priorities to build the next-generation firewall features. 

• Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests; perform code reviews and contribute to secure coding practices. 

• Drive high-quality execution by distilling complex technical challenges into elegant, maintainable solutions; author functional and design specifications. 

• Mentor and guide junior team members in a player-coach model, fostering professional growth and technical excellence. 

• Use modern development workflows including AI‑assisted coding tools and VSCode. 

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Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience. 

• Working experience of C/C++ and Python programming, with a strong focus on developing efficient algorithms and optimized code. 

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the Network Security domain and common deployment scenarios. 

• Foundational knowledge of Layer 3 and Layer 4 networking technologies and services. 

• Proven track record in complex debugging, troubleshooting, and software development. 

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Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with